HERC of the Carolinas

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the area of Accounting. A course load of 15 credit hours per semester is required. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online, virtual, and face to face. Position is not remote. Instructors may be asked to teach evenings and weekends. Instructor will be responsible to cover various introductory and advanced accounting topics and courses. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, program, and college. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the College's Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.
• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per day and be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels.
• Discuss program, career, transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.  
• Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals. 
• Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, and community and/or industry partners. 
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

About Kirkwood Community College

As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood rewards employees with competitive compensation, benefits packages, packages, and more, including: Tuition reimbursement, Generous leave policies, Choice of retirement programs, and Competitive total rewards packages. Also included are discounts, free admission to performing and athletic events, and a computer and software purchasing program. More than 160,000 people call the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor home. Enjoy our vibrant theatre and music scene. Join a rec league or curling team. Attend hockey, football, baseball, or roller derby events. Taste the local flavor at area restaurants in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

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